Your Monday Guide to NoHo/Toluca Lake

WHAT PLAYS ARE SHOWING IN THE ARTS DISTRICT?

- Full listing of all the current and upcoming shows in the area.

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE NIGHTLIFE SCENE?

- hosted by Brian Cooper, from 5 -7 p.m. At 8 p.m. the comedy venue is hosting an , where you can vote for your favorite and someone will win a prize of $500. Call for details. 818-508-4995. to read Patch's profile feature story of NoHo's only permanent comedy club.

- Oil Can Harry's in Studio City, movie starts at 5:30 p.m.

- Singer/Songwriter Open Mic (sign up at 7 p.m.)

- Rock the Night -  A Wounded Party 9:15 p.m.; Nick Reiter 10 p.m., Suddyn 10:45 p.m.

- Karaoke every night, Monday is $2 off beers

- Spank Karaoke at this leather-themed gay bar 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Joe's American Bar and Grille - Swing dancing, live music and DJ every Monday and Tuesday night

ANY KIDS/FAMILY EVENTS?

at at 9:30 a.m. at .

- Every Monday at 4:15 p.m at the . Call 818-755-7873 to confirm.

Daily Stroller Strides classes - In Sherman Oaks, Glendale, Encino and Griffith Park. Stroller Strides is an opportunity to get in a workout with your baby, and also meet other moms and exchange helpful information with them. (See Sherman Oaks Patch Editor Doug Kriegel's profile of this group )

WHAT IS GOING ON FOR TEENS?

- Provides teens with a safe place to hang out, socialize, make friends and study, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHAT MOVIES ARE SHOWIN AT THE EAST VALLEY THEATERS?

Click on the links to find that latest showtimes:

AMC Universal CityWalk Stadium 19 - 100 Universal City Plz, Universal City

-  12827 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood

Valley Plaza 6 -  6355 Bellingham Ave., North Hollywood

-  15301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks

- 14424 Milbank St, Sherman Oaks

AMC Burbank 16 - 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank

AMC Burbank Town Center 6 - 770 North 1st Street Burbank, CA

WHAT RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES ARE HAPPENING?

at 7 p.m.

  - at 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

ANY COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER EVENTS?

Weekly on Mondays, 6:15 p.m.–7:45 p.m.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE COOL HAPPENING?

  will be held at -  the Celtic Arts Center hosts a , which takes place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. This night of free music includes Irish Gaelic lessons at 7 p.m., Ceili Dance at 8 p.m. (beginners welcome) and music beginning at 9 p.m. of this unique weekly event. Tonght they celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

will meet at 7 p.m at the Sherman Oaks Galleria Community Room (located on the first level, just west of the Cheesecake Factory) to practice and discuss the arts of speaking, learning and listening. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Peter at dtm@shermanoaks147.org. 

Weekly on Mondays, 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

BUSINESS LISTING OF THE DAY:

Carter Sexton is an artist supply store that sells a wide variety of different types of materials. These include drawing, painting, silk screening, airbrushing, sculpting, block printing, drafting and support supplies, along with canvases and books. Artists may shop at the store or browse the store's online catalog.